Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1887-11-11

Washington LETTER.
tftom our Regular Correspondent,

old historic homestead OF the Curtis home
of General Lee, nj the breaking out of the
rebellion nndwas conf4cated by the gov
ernment, but subsequently purchased
from the Lee heiis by the Univd States
at "a cost Of S250,000. Nineteen thou
sand union soldiers lie buried here. The
grounds are laid out in broad avenues
shaded by primevnl oaks aud towering
elms, aud the drives aud winding walks
amid the flowers and lenfy dells nnd ra-
vines that overlook the Capital City, pre-
sent n view OF unparalleled m m,gnHcence,
There Is always throng OF visitors there,
and the stranger within our gates who
fails to visit Arlington, looses one of the
lOvliest scenes IN all the land.
Another place of surprising beauty is
Oak Hill Cemetery, situated on Rock
Creek, In what is known locally as West
Washington but in former times as the
old city OF Georgetown was an important
place, and was made the first port OF entry
under the establishment of the Federal
now, with n population of about 1900
with large preponderance OF the colored
element. The citizens show little euter-
prise compared with the balance OF the Dis
trict. During the war it was emphatcaliy
the secession ho, bed of this section. Ma
ture made here the lovliesl burial place
the eye ever rested upon, which has been
most beautifully adorned by the lavish
expenditure of large sums. It is hand>
sonely laid out III terraces giving the
most enchanting and picturesque views of
hill aud valley and vista. Eight thou
sand are buried here, many of whom
achieved great Repatriation and states>
menship, literature and art, and won ini=
perishable renown IN defending the ne-
tion's flag on sea and land. A walk amid
its shady bowers, polished marble, gentle
cascades, aud sparkling fountains, inspires
thought, softens nature, and melts tie
heart. What lovely place is Oak Hill :.
Thousands every Sabbath seek this Elys'
ian retreat, aud hold sweet communion
with the beautiful Beyond.
The Washington Navy Yard having
been changed 10 an ordinance plant, me-
cry. There is now being built for use,
among numerous other things, six huge
iron lathes, 130 feet in leagth, and weigh
ing 200 tons each. They are models OF
inventive genius, and are so constructed
that work on both the outside and inside
OF the mammoth guns are nearly compile
ted, are nearly thirty feet in length, snd
will throw twelve inch projectie a dis
tance of ten miles with marvellous precis-
ion. The Secretary Of the Navy Depart
ment is entitled 10 much credit tor his per
slsent effort TO give ms a Navy worthy o.
the American nation. And 1t is hoped
Congress will not be parsimonious IN max
ing the needed appropriations. A large
!, Japanese naval party, who are inspecting
; the Naves Of The world, will be here lh
q week TO see what he can show.
, A convention OF the Evangelical ALI
f.. ance OF the United States will commenc
its annual session IN this city on Decembe
- 7th, and the churches are making prep
araticns to receive the delegates, 1900 4
q whom are expected 10 he prenent.
On the 26th OF this month there will
,s IA most notable gathering at the Smilhson
>. ian Institute, Of the leading scientists {
# the country in commemoralion OF the la,
nj Prof. Baird. The committee IN charg
va are making elaborate preparations, and wi
. publish u memorial volume oil the pro
. ceedngs which il intended to contain Il
,f greatest scientific thought Of the ag
=. Many OF the distinguished scientists
England, France aud Germany will pai
m ticipate in the interesting occasion.
10 A statement has been prepared at III
a Treasury Department which shows th
"a during the month of October there was
net increase of over Sl3, 100000 in the CT
-. culation. The total circulation the fir
- oi this month amounts TO 81 $3.50, 6,5l2, 3.
., with S60S ,600,000 cash now in the trea
. ury.
a., hOot Vi tne ChDlntI OInceTb nave CON
NJ. pleled tleir annual reports and iurnish'
Ia the President with synopsis, the sale
No. points of which will appear in the Pres
-, dents message.
There is no doubt about frgid col,
-, ness between the Postmaster General al
~ his first Assistant, and Mr., Villas says
IT, will not take the Interior Portfolio
- Stevenson ia To he elevated to the vacanc
l., A movement is made 10 secure the az
4, Poinlment oil Don NJ. Dickinson of Mich
=, gan, but this meets with strong opposite
on the ground of giving the west two cab
net positions. Stevenson's ambition h
H., alienniel many of The western Democra
/, HI is likewise the case with COMMISSIONS
Black and Sparks. Lamar will certainly
,o nominated TO the Supreme Bench, NJ
NJ, then comes the waking up of the Cabin
n slalcs.